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  • Nigel Heath avatar

    The Quest – To Know God Better Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jan 20, 2010
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     | 4,657 views

    The quality of our relationships determines our quality life more than anything else. How can we know the best that comes with being children of our heavenly Father?

    10.1.10 THE QUEST – TO KNOW GOD BETTER Eph 1:15-23 INTRO Last Sunday we were thinking about 2010 and the year that lies ahead and what developments we might like to see take place during the year. And I made the case that what matters to us more than anything else is our relationships. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Embracing The Call To Sacrificial Living Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,191 views

    Finding Meaning in Times of Trial.

    Embracing the Call to Sacrificial Living Scripture: John 12:20-33 Introduction: Finding Meaning in Times of Trial. Reflection In the tumultuous landscape of today's world, where uncertainty looms large and adversity seems to be an ever-present companion, the timeless wisdom encapsulated ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Seeking Him PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024
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     | 1,145 views

    Explores how Christ's arrival challenges norms, demands a committed response, and prompts a continuous journey of discipleship.

    Good morning, beloved. We gather here today in the house of the Lord, not as strangers passing through, but as a family knit together by the love of our Savior. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. And it is in this spirit of unity and purpose that we turn our hearts and ...read more

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    Moving To The Head Of The Line Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2010
    based on 67 ratings
     | 33,668 views

    Jesus hated pride and used the Pharisees to highlight the evils of that sin. But why would God hate pride, and how would I know if I suffer from it?

    Last Sunday we introduced the “Upside Down Teachings of Jesus”. The teaching of Jesus that just don’t make sense to most people. Today’s sermon will continue that theme by focusing on Jesus’ teaching: “the Last shall be First, and the First shall be Last”. OPEN: When my dad first married my mom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Strongest Faith In The World

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,017 views

    What is the secret to having such a strong faith. Look to the experts.

    It was a big day at the convention center. The parking lot was jammed, as the cars drove back and forth trying to find the last remaining parking places. People were standing in line to get into the auditorium. Every seat was taken, and people were spilling out into the lobby and hallways. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Son, You Should Be A Preacher

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2010
     | 4,614 views

    A sermon encouraging young men to be preachers of the gospel. Based on the Just One Challenge of Matthew 9:35-38

    HoHum: The minister’s sermon on this particular Sunday was considerably longer than normal. However, it was so well prepared and inspiring that he just knew it would be a big hit with the congregation. At the end of the service he stood shaking hands with the people as they exited. One man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mission Sunday: Gospel Good News To All

    Contributed by Rev. Jijo Varghese on Oct 6, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,234 views

    Why has God placed us on this earth? Are we responsible for what is happening around in this world? How can i help in fulfilling God's mission?

    The Former Secretary of the United States and National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice once told graduates of the Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson that they have a responsibility to be "optimistic" in their lives. "I first learned this lesson from hearing stories about my paternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Be A Fourth Quarter Christian

    Contributed by Rick Lance on May 2, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,373 views

    The fourth quarter is the best quarter of life.

    SERVING THE LORD IN THE FOURTH QUARTER OF LIFE or BE A FOURTH QUARTER CHRISTIAN Psalm 90:12 Rick Lance (Executive Director, State Board of Missions, Alabama Baptist State Convention) If you are a fan of college football, you know that the game is divided between two halves – the first half and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Don't We Witness?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 25, 2007
     | 3,134 views

    Using North American Mission Board (SBC) Statistics from 1998, this brief message challenges Christians to NOT be ashamed of the Gospel!

    WHY DON’T WE WITNESS? ROMANS 1:14-16 1998 STATISTICS 40,870 SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCHES 15,729,000 SOUTHERN BAPTIST CHURCH MEMBERSHIP 407,264 CONVERSIONS/BAPTISMS IN 1998 412,027 CONVERSIONS/BAPTISMS IN 1997 4,763 LESS THAN PREVIOUS YEAR AVERAGES OUT TO ONLY ONE CONVERSION PER 38.62 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prodigal Son

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 18, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,105 views

    Jesus told the story to reveal God’s love to saints and sinners alike

    NR 17-03-07 ES Lk 15:1-3 and 11-32 If we really want to understand the Parable of the Prodigal Son, we need to look at the context of the story. Why did Jesus tell the story? And we find the answer to that question in the opening verses of Luke 15. Let me read them to you: Tax collectors and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Christian’s Duty To Our Political Leaders Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 29, 2014
     | 7,282 views

    An examination of the call for us to pray for our political leaders as well as some of the reasons that we usually fail to fulfill that obligation.

    THREE WAYS WE INTERACT WITH OUR POLITICAL LEADERS: 1. We complain about them. - Today this is our default position. Everyone is terrible, everything is terrible. This one’s a liar, that one’s a thief. This one is kicking puppies, that one hates babies. - And so we complain. 2. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nothing To Add

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,219 views

    You can't add anything to the cross that would improve your relationship with God.

    Title: Nothing to Add Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Truth: You can’t add anything to the cross that would improve your relationship with God. Aim: to pursue Christ alone in order to know God. INTRODUCTION I asked last week if there was something our church could learn from the Democrats as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wallace avatar

    When Your World Is Turned Upside Down: When The Wrong People Win

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,700 views

    What if the wrong people end up in charge, in control of our government, your work, your school or whatever organization you are involved with? How will you respond?

    We’re in an election year again. In the midst of the Pandemic, the Democratic National Convention occurred virtually this week and dominated all the major TV networks. As expected, the speakers at the Democratic Convention relentlessly attacked the incumbent president, and true to form, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Michael Luke avatar

    What About The Christian Church? Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 31, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,742 views

    The independent Christian church came out of the Restoration Movement of the 1800’s. What does that mean and how does that make us distinctive?

    (based on a message by Paul Snoddy) SERIES: “IMPORTANT QUESTIONS” TEXT: JOHN 17:20-23 TITLE: “WHAT ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH?” OPEN: A. Jn 17:20-23 – “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Real Heart Of Christmas

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,175 views

    The real Christmas story begins long before the birth of that baby boy in Bethlehem; it begins in a place called Heaven, the home of God. Something took place in the mind and heart of God that made it all possible. That something is what was expressed by

    It was Christmas Eve, 1910. General William Booth, the founder of The Salvation Army in London, England was near the end of his life. His health was poor, and he was going to be unable to attend the Army’s annual convention. Booth had become an invalid, and his eyesight was failing him. No one knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational